Q&A -- 14th Middlesex hopefuls cite issues

Margaret Smith msmith@wickedlocal.com @chelmsford

Monday

Oct 8, 2018 at 12:05 PMOct 8, 2018 at 12:35 PM

Editor's note: The Chelmsford Independent, in partnership with The Beacon and The Concord Journal, present a Question of The Week series with the two candidates running for the 14th Middlesex seat in the Nov. 6 elections.

The two candidates vying for the 14th Middlesex seat in the House are Democratic candidate Tami Gouveia, and Green Party candidate Danny Factor, both of Acton.

The district consists of Precinct 1, 2 and 6 of Acton; Carlisle, Precincts 1 and 9 of Chelmsford, and Concord.

This week's question is: What is an issue you feel is important, but which has not gotten much attention?

Danny Factor

"Congress, with support of both major parties, approved outrageous increases to our military budget at the expense of Massachusetts’ human/environmental needs. As state representative, I will not confine my activities to Beacon Hill. I will also travel to Washington demanding large cuts to our military, with proceeds redistributed to states."

Tami Gouveia

"Massachusetts has always been at the forefront of social justice. We must take bold steps to address the legacy of racial discrimination that impedes equitable access to education, employment, and housing. We must confront racism and systems of oppression to ensure that everyone has what they need to thrive."